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Mason Kaberna, 3, is mighty proud of the Easter bunny ears he has just made at the Woodland Park library. Story hour was special April 1 at the Woodland Park library as children heard stories and used their artistic talents to make Easter Bunny ears.
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Savannah Crismore, 3, is pretty sure her Easter bunny ears will be a grand accessory to her outfit a few days before Easter. Savannah’s brother Talon, 5, is still working on his ears. The two siblings and their mother were part of an activity during Story Hour at the Woodland Park library.
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Shannon Lemons, left, DVM with Teller Park Veterinary Service, checks out the teeth of the two dogs, which were rescued and are being cared for by Nancy Mann, Cripple Creek’s animal control officer. Wallaby, 4, and Boots, 6, are two of the 10 Dachshunds, or Dachshunds-mix, taken from a home in Cripple Creek. Lemons discounted her prices to treat all 10, each of which had decaying teeth. Boots has been adopted but Wallaby and the siblings still need a home. Photo by Pat Hill
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Dogs everywhere, rescued by CC officer 10 Dachshunds overrun home By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rescued from a home in Cripple Creek, 10 Dachshunds, purebred or mixed, are today fit and healthy, thanks to dental work provided by Teller Park Veterinary Clinic in Divide. The dogs range in age from a year and a half to 8, all rescued from a home filthy and littered with feces. The dogs’ plight came to light when the Cripple Creek Fire Department responded to a medical emergency generated by a phone call from the homeowner. “They took the woman to the hospital and we took the dogs to the shelter,” said Nancy Mann, the city’s animal control officer.
Mann, along with the firefighters and a Cripple police officer, were able to corral the dogs, she said. “The dogs were leery of people,” she said. “Three came to me and seven of them ran from me.” Once rescued, the 10 needed extensive dental work, an expensive veterinary procedure. Mann, who is part of the Cripple Creek Police Department, warned Chief Mike Rulo of the pending expense. “He said `we’ll figure it out; we have to do the humane thing,’” Mann said. For a department that functions on an annual budget of $1,000 and a part-time animal control officer, Lemons’ discount leaves a bill of $2,200. An unexpected donation came from the CARE nonprofit organization in Denver, which kicked in $250 for the dental bills. Mann has a way of finding new owners, chiefly through adoption websites. One of the
dogs, for instance, attracted the attention of a man in Golden, who is picking up six-year old Boots this week. New owners cover the expenses for shots as well as spaying or neutering. The Dachshunds were just one of the dramatic rescues for Mann recently. “We rescued two pit bulls in an abusive situation,” she said. “The owner was trying to make them mean.” In this case, Lemons, the veterinarian, had to amputate three toes on one of the dogs. With pit bulls and 10 cooped-up hound siblings added to her rescue list, Mann relies on her skills to avoid being bitten or attacked. “Scared?” she said, with a laugh. “I was a dog groomer for 30 years — you get bit when you’re a dog groomer.” In the meantime, Mann counts on the contributions of Lemons and her staff at the clinic. “If it wasn’t for these guys ...,” she said.
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Firefighters from Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District quickly put out a grass fire near ReMax Performance in Woodland Park April 1. As the winds kicked up around that time, the fire could have been catastrophic. Photos by Bob Morin
Lambert credits neighbors for quick action
Grass fire could have been worse
By Pat Hill
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Quick action by the public kept a grass fire from burning out of control in the rightof-way on U.S. 24 near ReMax Performance, Inc. east of Woodland Park. Investigators determined that the fire, which burned 1/2 acre, was started when a motorist or a passenger flicked a cigarette from a moving vehicle around 1 p.m. April
1 on U.S. 24. “With the heavy winds that day we were worried,” said Tyler Lambert, chief of Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District, which responded to the fire after a neighbor called “9-1-1.” Lambert credits the neighbors for their role in putting the fire out. “A number of bystanders were able to keep the fire under control with shovels of dirt,” Lambert said. While that emergency passed, Lambert issued a note of caution. “It’s only April and we already have dry conditions and winds,” he said. “We really need the public to please be careful.”
Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District responded to a grass fire in the right-of-way of U.S. 24 around 1 p.m. The fire was adjacent to ReMax Performance Inc. and caught the attention of a nearby neighbor.
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Bulk water users see rate increase Big O gets permission to add five new bays By Norma Engelberg
Contributing writer Bulk water users will pay $15 per thousand gallons of water to Woodland Park when they fill up their tanks. Woodland Park City Council approved the $2 rate hike at its April 2 meeting. Utilities Director Kip Wiley said bulk water sales represents less than 1 percent of city water sales. This water is mostly used to fill cisterns and for dust-control at con-
struction sites. Buyers usually fill their tanks at the metered fire hydrant behind the Langstaff Brown building but Charis Bible College uses the unmetered hydrant closest to its construction project. The bulk water rate will also be adjusted every April based on 75 percent of the first quarter inflation rate set by the BoulderGreeley Consumer Price Index. The Water Capital Improvement Fee, which hasn’t been adjusted since 1997, is the only city water/wastewater fee that isn’t tied to the inflation rate. In 2016, Wiley intends to submit a plan to tie all water/wastewater rate and fee increases to 100 percent of the local inflation rate.
OTHER ACTIONS BY THE COUNCIL Council approved Big O Tires owner Scott Koldenhoven’s request for a conditional use permit to add five new tire repair bays to his property on Chester Avenue. Councilmember Phil Mella didn’t take part in the discussion or vote because he ruled on this permit last month as a planning commissioner. Council approved three road planning/repair/maintenance contracts: $162,840 to Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers to design infrastructure supporting the Woodland Aquatic Center; $138,579 to Schmidt Construction Inc. for street reconstruction and repaving work; and $319,620 to A-1 ChipSeal to chip-seal resurface city streets. For a tentative city roadwork schedule, visit www.citywoodlandpark.org and click on public works. City Manager David Buttery announced that the city will receive an $874,733 Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant for use in constructing the new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Economic Development/Downtown Development Authority Report: Brian Fleer, director of both the city’s office of economic development and the Downtown Development Authority, presented
the following: Work on the Pikes Peak Regional Hospital water loop is underway. The loop is funding in part by a $436,000 Community Development Block Grant and will help with future commercial and hospital expansion in that area. Interviews for the part-time Main Street program coordinator are complete. The new hire’s name should be available within a week. Engineering for the placement of the Family Entertainment Center in Woodland Station is nearing completion. The American West Housing Committee is submitting a “Big House” design, 24 multifamily units located within single building, to the Colorado Housing and Financing Authority. This design replaces the Willow’s project, which was rejected for funding help by CHFA last year. From 4-5 p.m. April 15 in Council Chambers, state demographer Elizabeth Garner will present a population forecast for Woodland Park and Teller County. The public is invited to attend.
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Carver plans town meeting in GMF For the Courier State Representative Terri Carver (HD20) will hold a town hall on April 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Green Mountain Falls Town Hall, 10615 Green Mountain Falls Road. Carver will discuss with citizens the current legislative session, listen to comments and answer questions. The town hall is open to the public and all residents are encouraged to attend. House District 20 covers all of El Paso
County west of Interstate 25 from the Douglas County line to Highway 115 near Fort Carson – including Palmer Lake, the Air Force Academy, Rockrimmon, Mountain Shadows and the Broadmoor area. It does not include Monument, Old Colorado City, Carver Manitou Springs or Skyway. For more information, contact 719-425-7590.
Florissant Fossil Beds joins movement For the Courier Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument joins parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at findyourpark.com. Launched by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign that celebrates the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. The programs invites the public to see that a national park can be more than a place — it can be a feeling, a state of mind, or a sense of American pride. Beyond landscapes, the campaign highlights historical, urban and cultural parks, as well as the National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share nature, culture and history in communities nationwide. Find Your Park is the theme for this year’s National Park Week, April 18-26. Special activities taking place at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument during the week include: • Fee Free Days — April 18 and 19 • From 1 to 3 p.m. April 18: “Finding Fos-
sils in the Fossil Discovery Lab.” Join geologist Bob Carnein for a hands-on demonstration to see how paleontologists uncover tiny leaf and insect fossils at the monument. • From 1 to 3 p.m. April 19: “Become a Junior Paleontologist” and participate in a hands-on, dirt-digging mini excavation to find fossil replicas of ancient three-toed horse and rhinoceros-like mammals. After the excavation visit the Fossil Discovery Lab, where one can observe fossils up close. All participants can earn their junior paleontologist badge. Meet at the Visitor Center. • From 8 to 10 p.m. April 22, Night Sky Program: “Lyrids Meteor Shower.” For those interested in shooting stars, Wednesday is the peak of the Lyrids Meteor Shower, the best shower of the spring season. • From 1 to 3 p.m. April 25. “Finding Fossils in the Fossil Discovery Lab.” Join geologist Carnein for a hands-on demonstration. Park admission is free on April 18 and 19. Regular park entrance fee is $3 per adult, 16 years and older. Children and federal pass holders are free. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call (719) 7483253 or visit the website at nps.gov/flfo or visit the Facebook page at FlorissantNPS.
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touch crystals, trunks and moss. The group will go outdoors and discover something different each time. Explore the wonders of nature as a family. Events are free; however a daily or annual pass is required to enter the park. Call 719-687-2366.
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TAX PREPARATION Teller County VITA is offing free tax preparation from IRS trained volunteers for anyone with an income of $53,000 or less. The final VITA session is Thursday, April 9 at the Woodland Park Library. To make an appointment, call 719-229-9868 or email VolunteerIncomeTaxAssist. VITA @gmail.com. For information and what to bring, go to www.ColoradoVITA.org.
NIGHT SKY Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers two Night Sky programs, one of which is a special meteorwatching event for the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Both programs offer the opportunity to explore the stars under dark-sky conditions, far from city lights. “The Spring Sky” is from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Meet the constellations of spring the lion, the crap and the many-headed serpent - pursued by the hero who fought them all, Hercules. Meet at the Visitor Center. The special meteor-watching night sky program is from 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. This night is the peak of the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Learn about the science behind the celestial fireworks, then head outside to watch them streak overhead. Meet at the Visitor Center. Both programs begin with a short ranger-led talk followed by stargazing with telescopes, binoculars and laser-guided tours of the stars and constellations. Outdoor viewing is weather-dependent. Indoor presentation take place no matter what. Dress warmly. Call 719-748-3253 or go to www.nps.gov/flfo.
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LECTURE SERIES John Anderson, retired El Paso County Sheriff, presents “Discovering the Historic and Sacred Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region,” from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St. Program is part of the Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture Series. Reservations required; call 719-385-5990 or go to www.cspm.org.
ADULT EDUCATION Do you know that Teller County has produced more gold than the California and Alaska gold rushes combined, or that Ute Pass is actually an enormous fault? We have some of the most amazing geology on the planet and many features are found almost nowhere else. Discover it all by joining former U of MD Earth Sciences instructor Paul Combs for the 5th iteration of the “Geology of Teller County” course. This updated version of the course includes a 2014 discovery by Colorado College. Classes meet on five Saturdays in the Mueller State Park visitors’ center auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon April 11 to May 9, plus a field trip May 16. Minimal walking: handicapped OK. No tests, just fun and information. Learn about our gold and silver, gems, fossils, faults, volcanoes, glaciers, and why we don’t look like Kansas. Learn where to dig for your own treasures. Good info for science teachers, students and rock hounds. Cost is $80 covers course fees and park admission. Call 719-686-0488 for information and registration.
RESULTS GROUP Pikes Peak RESULTS group will start, with
a meeting from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs. RESULTS members stand up for those who are struggling to meet basic needs like food and shelter, access to healthcare and education, opportunity for all, and to combat the growing inequality in our nation. Contact Kristy Martino at kmartino@results.org or go to www.results.org.
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APRIL 11 SPRING SKY Meet the constellations of spring. The Lion, the Crab, and the Many-Headed Serpent are high in the sky, pursued by the hero who fought them all, Hercules. Join us to learn your way around the spring sky, hear some of the mythology behind the constellations, and see some of the telescopic treasures hidden within them. Highlights in the telescopes include star clusters in Cancer and Hercules, distant galaxies in Leo and Ursa Major, and our closer neighbors Venus and Jupiter. Prigram is from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11; meet at the visitor center at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. APRIL 11 NATURE CLUB Bring the kids for an adventure to discover nature. Join the family nature club at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11. The club explores the forest, ponds, wildlife, trees, flowers and seasons. The nature club meets every second Saturday at the Visitor Center. See salamanders and birds, catch mayflies,
APRIL 12 MOVIE, MUSIC The Woodland Music Series and Gold Hill Theatres present the season finale of Movie House Music, from 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Gold Hill Theatres. Woodland Park’s own Swing Factory will offer all your favorite Big Band tunes. Cost is $12 and includes concert, any movie of your choice, and beverage (beer, wine, or soft drink). Tickets at the door. Movie House Music will resume in September.
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April 8, 2015
Cathy Valdez, president of the board of directors of the Florissant Water & Sanitation District, signs the contract with Dan’s Custom Construction for the improvements to the water-treatment plant. Courtesy photo
Work begins on water treatment in Florissant By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com By the fall of 2015, the 94 customers of the Florissant Water & Sanitation District can expect to be drinking water that meets Colorado’s water-quality standards. Early this year, the district’s president, Cathy Valdez, signed a contract with Dan’s Custom Construction to install pipes and filters in the drinking-water treatment plant. “By the fall our customers are going
to have fantastic water,” said Barb Faux, a district board member. It’s been a long hard road for the district up to this point. Cited by the state for water-quality violations, along with the inability to fund operations or pay off debts, the district’s financials were in dire straits for several years. The situation was so dire that, last year, Teller County commissioners appointed a new board of directors. Along with the citations, however, came help from the state, which sent representatives from the Department of Local Affairs
as well as the Water Quality Division. With a second grant, this one for $250,000, from CDHE, the district can purchase a storage container for the equipment and other supplies usually stored in the plant. As a result of the grants and consultations with the state, the district now has cash reserves and is on target to complete the repairs by late September or October. However, the construction, scheduled to begin around April 15, means a few inconveniences for the customers.
“People who buy water in the coin-operated machine will not be able to do that until probably the end of September or October,” Faux said. Customers who normally make payments at the office will have to mail the checks during the construction period to Florissant Water & Sanitation District, PO Box 565, Florissant, CO 80816. The situation was so dire that Teller County commissioners appointed a new board of directors.
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VISTA volunteer in Victor By Pat Hill
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Teller County commissioners paid tribute to Kyle DeCarolis for his work as a VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) in Victor. From left, Commissioner Norm Steen, DeCarolis, Becky Parham, VISTA coordinator, and commissioners Dave Paul and Marc Dettenrieder. Photo by Courtesy photo
Five Last Minute Tax Tips for 2015 Are you one of the millions of Americans who hasn’t filed (or even started) your taxes yet? With the April 15 tax filing deadline less than a week away, here is some last minute tax advice for you. 1. Stop Procrastinating. Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. It takes time to prepare accurate returns and additional information may be needed in order for you to complete your tax return. 2. Include All Income. If you had a side job in addition to a regular job, you might have received a Form 1099-MISC. Make sure you include that income when you file your tax return because you may owe additional taxes on it. If you forget to include it you may be liable for penalties and interest on the unreported income.
Thrust into the vitality and vibrations of Victor, VISTA volunteer Kyle DeCarolis is devoting a year of service to the city of 397 residents. With a degree in philosophy and a minor in English, DeCarolis, who is from Leominster, Ma., a town of 43,000, is making an impact on a place far different from his hometown. “I was looking for a practical application of my degree,” he said. Program coordinator for the Gold Camp Ag and Mining Museum, DeCarolis is absorbing the city’s culture, its history, through projects such as the restoration of the museum. “We got a grant to fix the ceiling and repair the drywall,” he said. “The building, which used to be a Ford repair shop, was drab.” Along with the repairs, DeCarolis hopes to snag some memorabilia from the Western Museum of Mining in Monument. “A lot of the mining equipment used to be in Victor,” he said. On the to-do list is organizing a volunteer program to enhance the museum’s contribution to the city’s history as well as tourism. “We want the museum to be run more efficiently, to have better hours,” he said. The refurbished museum will be on exhibit for the Victor Steampunk Festival April 24-26. “The Steampunk ball will be in the museum; we’ll have a jazz band and an opera singer,” he said. “It’s eclectic.” Next up for DeCarolis is helping the city
prepare for Gold Rush Days in July. For the year that began in August, DeCarolis is working with Becky Parham, who is the coordinator for the VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America, an organization under the umbrella of Americorps) as well as Victor’s Main Street program. Last week, he and Parham attended the National Main Street Conference in Atlanta. “Main Street is about economic restoration with a design component for historic downtowns,” he said. For the year in Victor, DeCarolis is living in a previously-unfurnished apartment on Victor Avenue. “Within two weeks I had a bed, couch, dining table and chairs,” he said, adding that people in the community donated the furniture. “The key to volunteering as a VISTA is to live at the poverty level to get a feel for living in an impoverished community,” he said. Inspired by the people and the culture of Victor, DeCarolis is considering staying on with Americorps as a national VISTA leader. “This has been a fantastic experience,” he said. DeCarolis was honored by the Teller County commissioners March 26 who passed a resolution proclaiming April 7 as a National Day of Service. “Whereas, the corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with county executives nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives and strengthen communities, and is joining with the National Association of Counties and county executives across the country for the County Day of Recognition for National Service on April 7,” states the proclamation, in part.
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3. File on Time or Request an Extension. This year’s tax deadline is April 15. If the clock runs out, you can get an automatic six-month extension, bringing the filing date to October 15, 2015. You should keep in mind, however, that filing the extension itself does not give you more time to pay any taxes due. You will still owe interest on any amount not paid by the April deadline, plus a latepayment penalty if you have not paid at least 90 percent of your total tax by that date. Call us now if you need to file an extension or file for late-filing penalty relief. 4. Don’t Panic If You Can’t Pay. If you can’t immediately pay the taxes you owe, there are several alternatives. You can apply for an IRS installment agreement, suggesting your own monthly payment amount and due date, and getting a reduced late payment penalty rate. You also have various options for charging your balance on a credit card. There is no IRS fee for credit card payments, but processing companies generally charge a convenience fee. Electronic filers with a balance due can file early and authorize the government’s financial agent to take the money directly from their checking or savings account on the April due date, with no fee. 5. Sign and Double Check Your Return. The IRS will not process tax returns that aren’t signed, so make sure that you sign and date your return. You should also double check your social security number, as well as any electronic payment or direct deposit numbers, and finally, make sure that your filing status is correct.
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Register your child in the school s/he will attend in the fall according to the boundaries for each school. Children who will be five years of age on or before Oct. 1 are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security number, and emergency contact information to the school for Round-Up. School staff members will be available to meet parents and answer questions. We are urging parents to bring their prospective kindergarten child to Round-Up, no childcare will be available for younger siblings.
If you need more information or have questions regarding boundaries, please call: Columbine at 686-2300, Gateway at 686-2051, or Summit at 686-2401.
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Some places in this world suffer from a crazed sort of meanness – violence, if you will. I have felt it in some parts of Nebraska, Nevada, areas in California, but maybe only in one locale in Colorado. To put a name to it — we might call it many things. Chunks of emptiness carry names like Cajon Canyon, McElmo, Hovenweep, the lower Dolores watershed, the Paradox Valley, Outlaw Trail, and (appropriately enough) Disappointment. The vast stretches of canyons and mesas run up the edges of Colorado and Utah. It is remote, water-challenged, and easy to get lost and stay lost there. Even the rivers sometimes run the wrong way. I, along with a lot of others, thought of that crazed meanness the day Dale Claxton was murdered. On May 29, 1998 Cortez police officer Claxton was following a water truck that turned out later to be stolen. He had already radioed for backup when the truck pulled over on the edge of city limits and at least one of the three men inside jumped out with a SKS 7.62 mm assault rifle and began firing, eventually unloading the 30 round clip at least once into the squad car and Claxton. The officer was hit 18 times. The three men immediately ditched the water truck and acquired by gunpoint a flatbed truck leading law enforcement on an intense chase and series of gun battles out into the canyon and mesa country along the Colorado and Utah border. Before the rampage had ended, two Montezuma County deputies had been wounded, over 300 officers from four states and the National Guard had enlisted in the chase and search. Police eventually identified three suspects that they were looking for. Alan Pilon, Jason Wayne McVean and Robert Mathew Mason residence yielded evidence the three had practiced as weekend warriors and survivalists in nearby areas. Pilon actually grew up not too far from there near the town of Dove Creek. In June, another shooting occurred involving a San Juan County, Utah, deputy Kelly Bradford, who was shot twice responding to reports of shots being fired at social worker in a remote Utah area. A new manhunt ensued and Robert Mathew Mason’s body was eventually found in that area, dead from what authorities at the
time described as a self-inflicted gunshot administered shortly after the exchange with Bradford. Alan Pilon’s body was discovered nearly 16 months later by a group of hunters in the same general area on the Colorado side of the border. A long-time friend of mine from that area, whose opinion I trust, doesn’t believe either Mason or Pilon took their own life. “I have followed up with the cowboys that have grazing permits in that area,” he said, and he had somewhat of a role in the search. “Two points from your blog: Why a water tanker? And Mason did not kill himself...the exceptionally well qualified Medical Examiner in Salt Lake that did the post mortem reported the fatal injuries could not have been self inflicted. (Pilon either, for that matter.)” My friend suggested I read Dan Schultz’s well-received 2013 book on the subject “Dead Run.” I did so, and the author puts together a pretty good case. “Pilon was overweight, out of shape, unhealthy and injured. But he had contacts with various militias, constitutionalists and knew explosives, as they all did. (Their reading material was fascinating also.),” noted my friend in his observations and read of the book. “I don’t think there is any doubt that McVean killed Pilon and the evidence on scene supported that. Mason is another matter. McVean might have gotten him also, but there is evidence he was killed by a third party or parties. There was reports of a sighting of a boat with two unidentified people in it. Law enforcement may have done curb-side justice, but there were too many players out there to keep that quiet. What is unofficial, but confirmed, is that he didn’t shoot himself as Sheriff Lacy insisted and Mason’s mother agrees. Mason had significant damage to
his groin that he surely didn’t do to himself. There is no doubt that McVean had help after the fact; the Navajo Police documented that, but they were all discounted by (San Juan County, Utah Sheriff Mike) Lacy. “ Folklore of the area (and Schultz’s book) has the final fugitive and murderer living long past the suggested death a few days after the murder. Longtime cowboy Eric Bayles in San Juan County, Utah finally discovered Jason Wayne McVean’s body, on June 10, 2007. “Teams of deputies and police officers searched the area and found a rusted AK-47 rifle with magazines holding about 500 rounds of ammunition, five pipe bombs, several bottles with water still in them, some survival food, a jacket, a hat, camouflage gear, amber-colored glasses, a watch that stopped at 6:35 on May 30, 1998 and most importantly, parts of a human skeleton including pieces of a skull and a jawbone with teeth,” according to Hal Mansfield in a June, 2007, article for Crime Magazine. “The remains turned out to be those of Jason Wayne McVean, one of three fugitives sought for the murder of Cortez, Colo. Police Officer Dale Claxton,” wrote Mansfield. But some don’t buy the timing. “McVean’s skull has significant damage ... was it after death or cause of death?” And what were they planning? “Yes, it was a 10-wheel water tanker stolen in LaPlata. There is a period of time from the theft until Dale’s murder that cannot be accounted for. Why a tanker? Why the short ladder on the truck? Why did they not shoot at civilians, only law enforcement? What was in the metal drums they were seen with in Grand Gulch? That said ... what would make a better large directional bomb than a water truck parked so that the weaker end was aimed at a target ... like Glen Canyon dam? Oklahoma City showed what a truck bomb could do.” “Just musing of an old man, late at night, Rob. May something like that never happen again, but it will.” Still, no one really knows what kind of crazed meanness possessed the three outlaws who killed Officer Claxton. I guess the answers are like everything else out there in the dry, wind-swept canyons, mesas and draws. As I think I mentioned, it is easy to get lost, and stay lost, out there.
Cockrell makes his splash in the Big Apple For a guy who played in just nine major leagues, Alan Cockrell has had quite a baseball career. A long-time resident of The Broadmoor area, Cockrell is beginning his first season as assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees. It is Cockrell’s big splash back into professional baseball since he was fired as Seattle’s hitting coach in 2010. The 52-year-old Cockrell served as the Arizona Diamondbacks’ roving hitting coordinator from 2011-13. He also was a part-time assistant coach for his daughter’s Cheyenne Mountain High School softball and travel teams. I first got to know “Ace” - as he is more commonly called in baseball circles — when I was the beat writer for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the early 2000s. He was the Rockies’ roving hitting instructor. In the those days Cockrell was still developing his craft as hitting coach when he got the call to become the Rockies’ interim hitting coach in 2002 after Buddy Bell was fired as manager of the Rockies. Then Rockies’ hitting coach Clint Hurdle was promoted to manager. Cockrell was back in Colorado Springs as hitting coach of the Triple-A team in 2003 and remained with the club through 2006. Along the way he made some major changes in his personal life and concentrated on spending more time enjoying time with his wife, Tameson, and their four children.
Cockrell’s change in lifestyle led to better opportunities as a hitting coach. He was hired as the Rockies’ full-time hitting coach in 2007. That fall the club played in its first World Series as it completed an amazing September and October run through the final month of the regular season and playoffs. Cockrell was let go by the Rockies following the 2008 season, but he was hired by Seattle in 2009. Two seasons later, he and the Mariners parted ways. That’s when he was hired by the Diamondbacks. Cockrell’s role with the Yankees is as more of a listener. The Yankees primary hitting coach is 68-year-old Jeff Pentland. “I’m here to assist Pent,” Cockrell said. “In a nutshell, that’s what I’ll do. We have like philosophies. That’s pretty much it. “We’ve talked about (splitting video research duties). I’ll do some. He’ll do some. We’ll split some cage duties. It’s kind of turned into a two-man job, really, over the
last five or six years.” Cockrell is about a million miles away from where he started. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he was an All-American baseball player. He was named to Tennessee’s All-Century Team in 2009. He was also the Volunteers’ starting quarterback for two seasons (1982 and `83) and helped led the Vols to a Citrus Bowl victory in 1983. He was the first-ever true freshman to start at quarterback at Tennessee before having season-ending knee surgery. Interestingly, two of the Tennessee quarterbacks that followed Cockrell in the next decade were former Rockies first baseman Todd Helton and current Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Cockrell graduated from Parkwood High School in Joplin, Missouri, in 1981, where he played baseball, basketball and football. He was the first-round pick (ninth selection overall) of the San Francisco Giants in the 1984 amateur baseball draft and was thought to be a star in the making. He didn’t reach the major leagues for 13 seasons (including several with the Sky Sox), and then had just a proverbial cup of coffee in “The Show” before going into coaching. As a minor league outfielder, Cockrell played in 1,414 career games from 1984-96 and batted .278 (1,322-for-4,760). He made his major league debut with the Rockies Summers continues on Page 9
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April 8, 2015
Reduce toxicity in your home Is was June of 2011, when a frantic mom ran to the phone to call a doctor for her nine-year old son, who was having a severe asthma attack in the bathroom. The young boy had been struggling with asthma and respiratory problems since he was three. By the time he was nine, he had been on every steroid available for asthma and wasn’t getting any better. She returned to the bathroom to find her son passed out on the floor. That was the tipping point for Katie Becker, owner of Phoenix Path … an aromatic therapy business in Woodland Park. “I had done everything the medical profession told me to do and it didn’t work,” says Becker. “I decided then and there to make my house less toxic.” Becker, an ISSA certified personal trainer who is also certified by the Center for Aromatic Therapy Research and Education, started by removing any food that contained additives or chemicals. Next, she focused on the household cleaning
products. “I gathered up our laundry detergent, household bleach, Lysol, Windex anything that had manmade chemicals and tossed it,” says Becker. “I finally read the label of the product I was cleaning our bathroom with and it had a warning on it that it should only be used with the bathroom windows open.” “That’s not OK,” she continued. “You shouldn’t have to worry about passing out, when using a cleaning product.” Becker replaced all the common everyday household products with organic
products. However, she quickly realized how very expensive it was going to be to go that route. “Then I met Linda Kilpela of Olla Terve Healing and Education Center (http://ollaterve.com/) here in Woodland Park,” she said. “Linda had written a book entitled “Natural Recipes for Home & Health using Therapeutic Essential Oils,” which tells you how to make common household products yourself from cleaning your bathroom and kitchen to laundry detergent to personal care items like deodorant and much, much more.” “The removal of toxic chemicals seems to have boosted our family of six’s immune system,” says Becker. “Nobody is on any medications, no one has taken an antibiotic in over two years, everyone is sleeping better and, even though the kids go to public schools, they rarely get sick.” Want to learn how to reduce the toxicity in your home? Becker teaches a two hour hands-on
workshop, where people learn how to make the top ten household products like detergent, deodorant, chap stick, toothpaste, foot soaks and an all-natural replacement for Vick’s Vapor Rub. The cost is $30 per person and includes a copy of Linda Kilpela’s book. You can reach Katie Becker at 719-287-0454 or at katie@phoenixpathwaywp.com. Oh, so what about the nine-year-old boy lying unconscious on the bathroom floor? Within two months of reducing the toxicity of their home, the young man was not only better but was off all steroids. Today he is an active 13-year-old playing soccer and wrestling. He has not had an asthma attack since that day in June of 2011.
Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio in Woodland Park. He can be reached at 687-7437, by email at cordprettyman@msn.com or though his website at cordprettyman.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Lincoln is dead! Thus it has come, the time for both Democrat and Republican to draw together and recognize our deep peril, the yawning abyss toward which we inexorably slide. Our Congress can no longer look to some Magus to save it from its duty. Its members must take up the glove, the rifle, the helmet. Each of us too must prepare, we no less than they. For, if our leaders shirk their duty, we must find new ones. Elections do not make the victors sacrosanct The current situation cannot stand. This president can no longer lead us. He has never led even a Brownie troop. He has displayed an inordinate and abject poverty of sense and ability. The only thing he does is talk, and talk he must, with never-ending admonitions and diatribes on how much better we’d be if we’d just partake of his overpowering wisdom. As bombastic as a barker at a circus. Yet his policies suck, his
decisions eat it, his wisdom spells doom, and his actions create disasters that consume this country. Both political parties must quit playing politics about Obama’s future. Both owe us some bilateral leadership, whether they like it or not. Elections aren’t over at the ballot box. They create obligations on the elected to serve, and to serve well. Partisan sniping only serves their ends. One side is scared to death of impeaching the delightful Obama, while the other side wears a Cheshire smile, waiting to pounce on the ones with the courage to act. These guys are gutless monologues, so afraid of losing their slice of the pie they are incapable of taking a principled stand. We will all pay — this country, the envy of tyrants and oppressed all over the world, will pay — for their insipid, whimpering cowardice. Both sides lack the courage to do what’s necessary beyond protecting their own henhouse, their own sinecure. And they are
It happened again No, this is not the first time this happened, nor the first time I have seen the story. It still happens, and it still makes news. It is fun because I was with the cog railway on Pikes Peak when they started going up year round. They have quiet, mild winters, and they have wild, nasty winters. I have seen amazing times on the mountain, but it is in the late summer that it can change in an instant. It even happens in the middle of the summer Sometimes that gets on national news. This was in October 1928 when nearly a half dozen people — the summit house staff — was isolated on the mountain. If you have been here long you know we can get some nasty storms in October or November. They try to get the most out of trips up there every year, and when the first storm hits, that is when it was usually closed. Once this storm was over, rescue of the crews up there were started. As can often happen, the weather on various parts of the peak can be quite different. In this storm, the north side got hit hard. Both the highway and the railroad were being operated by Spencer Penrose. The cog railway crews and the road crews started up clearing snow. Usually the road went faster than the railroad, but this storm found only a little snow on the railway. A rescue train reached the summit after the two day storm with few problems. Several drifts required time digging out, but no really
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in 1996, playing in nine games and batting .250 (2-for-8) in his final professional playing season. He collected his first career hit — a pinch-hit double — off future Hall of Famer Tom Glavine.
our leaders? None of them has the courage to lead a crew to clean up the County Dump, much less Washington. Mine is only one vote, but I vow I will never cast it for a single incumbent in any elective position until they show some guts. They glibly talk of courage and promise to “fight” for us. Yeah? How does one fight while sitting on his own hands? The only thing they’ll “fight” for is their own rice bowl. Anytime I hear a politician express his readiness to “fight,” I want to throw up. They’d kiss a warthog for a vote. They’re a nickel pack of cowards, including the Pontificating Shouter from Chicago. Drawing red lines, wow! Sincerely, Ken Bauer, Woodland Park Dear Editor: I would like to thank all who participated in making the 2015 Prom Dress Give-a-Way a success again this year. To all
the individuals who donated prom dresses, know that they are going to young ladies who truly appreciate your generosity. To the Swiss Chalet, Carmen’s, Joanie’s and Pikes Peak Regional Hospital for providing delicious food and drinks for the ladies. I would also like to thank the Shining Mountain Golf Course for providing the venue and helping with set-up. I couldn’t do this wonderful event without everyone’s help. Woodland Park is truly a community that lives by the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” and I love it. We will start saving dresses for 2016 so feel free to drop them off at the high school main entrance anytime they are open for school or contact me. Thank you again! Sincerely, Deb Idleman, Woodland Park
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deep snow. On the highway the crew at Glen Cove, about half way up, were rescued at about the same time. When these people were brought down that ended the year’s visitors to Pikes Peak until the Adaman climb at New Years. I see that they are looking at building a new Summit House on the mountain. The story of the buildings up there has been told here before, but, yes they need a better building. The present building was opened more than 50 years ago, and was designed to serve about a thousand people a day. That was ideal at the time, but now on a really good day there will be three times that many in the summer. On the Pikes Peak Assent day about 10 years ago some 2,000 people were stranded in a storm and only about half could even get in the building! It was a mess. All the facilities at the top need attention. Then there is the car race. The car race was originally on Labor Day in September. It was moved to near July 4th, because of the unpredictable weather, which unfortunately even happens in July! Cockrell was out of professional baseball for a couple of years, but in 1999 he served as a hitting coach for the Rockies’ rookie level team in Portland. In 2000 he served in the same capacity for low SingleA Salem. Cockrell was inducted into the Sky Sox Hall of Fame. Good for you, Ace. I wish you the best in your latest venture with my beloved New York Yankees.
Marian Jane (Anderson) Hultman departed this life on March 24, 2015 at her home in Divide, Colorado. She was born September 5, 1922 in Warren, PA to Carl and Hulda (Carlson) Anderson. She was a long time resident of Warren, and later moved to Ocala, Florida with her husband of 47 years, Everett Hultman, upon their retirement. Marian moved to Divide, Colorado, in 1992 after the death of Everett. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Paul,
Robert, Raymond, and Kenneth; as well as her sisters: Lucille (Holst) and Evelyn (Walters). She is survived by her children Susan (Blue), Nancy (Nolan) and Jeffrey Hultman; and grandson, Jeffrey Nolan, sister Jean (Valone) and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 11 am on March 28th at Mountain Memorial Funeral Home, 51 County Road 5, Divide, CO, 80814 at 11:00 am. Donations in her memory may be made to the Divide Fire Department, P.O. Box 941, Divide, Co, 80814.
John Pritchard, 77, of Woodland Park, passed away April 1. He is survived by his wife Diann; five children; three sisters; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. John was a Navy veteran and touched the heart of everyone he met. Celebration of Life on May 4, 3p-9p, at Crystola Roadhouse.
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Quilters host award-winning 4-H member Girl has had hobby since she was 8 By Cindy DeMore For the Courier
Kylee Holden from Granada recently visited Quilters Above the Clouds in Woodland Park to present her teenage perspective on quilting to a membership impressed with her body of work and several youth visitors interested in beginning their own quilting journeys. She brought with her several of the 30 quilts she has made since she started quilting at 8. She won Grand Champion Heritage Arts entry at the 4-H State Fair competition last summer in Pueblo. This accomplishment also resulted in a trip to a national 4-H leadership conference in Atlanta last fall. Judging of 4-H projects is based not only on the exhibit itself, but also on the record of the member’s total efforts, including community service and other life skills such as writing, communication, and financial planning. She has also won three sewing machines through her participation in various area quilt shows and county fairs. Holden is a sophomore at Granada High School where she competes in sports and the Knowledge Bowl, and is a member of Amache Preservation Society, FFA and National Honor Society. Community organizations include square dancing with Denim and lace and mission trips through her church.
Kylee Holden, from Granada, CO., paid a visit in March to Quilters Above the Clouds, to present a teenage quilter’s perspective on the art. Courtesy photo
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April 8, 2015
Old Homestead House Museum receives $20,000
City to provide charging stations for eco-friendly cars
By Sonja Oliver
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Twenty-thousand dollars in funds budgeted for the Old Homestead House Museum operating expenses were approved by the Cripple Creek City Council at their bimonthly meeting held on April 1. According to a letter submitted to council by Homestead House Secretary-Treasurer Charlotte Bumgarner, the money will be used to help toward the completion of a loan payment to purchase the building from the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino. In addition, the remaining funds will be used to begin work on “the destroyed back rooms of the museum,” the memo states. The city budgets money each year for the museum’s operation and ongoing projects. Included with the funding request letter was a report on the Old Homestead stating that the 2014 tourist season went well, crediting increased money for advertising with increased traffic. The museum also secured a new roof with monies from the Colorado State Historical Fund and the annual Pearl’s Follies fundraiser. The 1880s era Old Homestead Parlor House, located at 353 Myers Ave. in Cripple Creek, was owned by proprietor Pearl DeVere and was a brothel which catered to the more refined gentlemen of Cripple Creek during its heyday. It is noted as the first brothel museum in the country and one of only three historic structures of its type. The museum has been restored to its original Victorian opulence with crystal light fixtures, velvet bedspreads, lace curtains and handmade wooden furniture.
Voting ‘no’ before voting ‘yes’
As an April Fool’s Day prank, city council members voted ‘No’ before voting ‘Yes’ on a Bronco Billy’s Casino request to install and maintain an a fenced outdoor seating and dining area on a portion of the city sidewalk right-of-way at 233 E. Bennett Ave. A very surprised Bronco Billy’s General Manager, Mark Murphy and Marketing Director Wendy Fields, who thought the business had all of the necessary paperwork for approval, were very much relieved to find that the ‘No’ vote was just an April 1st antic. In order to conform to the new planned area, the request required two council actions: an approval of a revocable license agreement and a modification of premises
The City of Cripple Creek approved $20,000 at its Apr. 1 council meeting for the Homestead House Museum to help with its maintenance and operation needs. Courtesy photo for liquor license. The council voted unanimously to approve both requests.
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Although not on the agenda, discussion came up during City Manager Ray DuBois’ report to council regarding electric car charging stations. 9494 Gift Shop owner Bill Burcaw was invited by DuBois to elaborate on a Tesla program which provides for free Tesla chargers and reimbursement of up to $1,500 in installation costs for electric car charging stations. There are two types of outlets to charge electric cars: the Tesla and the Universal which accommodates the Volt. The cost for
a full charge is approximately $7. “This all comes out of the pocket of the owners of the charging station The only time they have to put any money out is for the electric bill,” Burcaw said. Burcaw is working with other cities including Woodland Park and Canon City so that electric car owners will be encouraged to drive along the historic and scenic routes that connect Cripple Creek between Colorado Springs and the Royal Gorge.
The council voted to approve the charging station with two outlets, one Tesla and one Universal, which will be located in the city parking lot at 337 East Bennett Ave, across the street from City Hall. Carr Manor Bed and Breakfast, Wildwood Casino and Bronco Billy’s Casino have also signed up for the program which will give a total of four Tesla and two Universal charging stations to be available in Cripple Creek.
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ho knew that a discussion with fifthgraders about the American form of government would be lively and engaging? But that’s what happened at Gateway Elementary School last week when Teller County commissioners Marc Dettenrieder and Norm Steen, along with Sheriff’s Sgt. Josh Miller, captured the students’ interest in what could be boring stuff. After naming the first president of the United States, the students were eager to hear about the fourth, James Madison and his contribution to the future. “James Madison is the founder of the U.S. Constitution,” Dettenrieder said. Piquing interest in the Revolutionary War, Dettenrieder offered up a snap history lesson. `In 1783, the colonists were victorious and at that point, had to decide how they were going to govern,” he said. From fighting for liberty to designing the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia, the delegates drew up a governing plan to two years to complete, from 1787 to 1789. “It was that important to hammer this out, to make sure they had the right document,” Dettenrieder said. The students were adept at answering questions posed by Sgt. Miller about the three branches of government. The students were less so when it came to guessing the length of the term of a Supreme Court Justice. “The Chief Justices serves for the long haul,” Miller said. In the light-bulb effect, one student guessed. “Until they die,” he said. Miller pressed on with questions about who represents Colorado in the Senate. That was a stumper — so Sens. Michael Bennett and Cory Gardner were, in effect, introduced to the fifth-graders — as was Doug Lamborn, who represents Teller County in the 5th Congressional District. For his turn at the front of the class, Commissioner Steen snagged a correct answer to how the
Students in Lisa Kitson’s social studies class at Gateway Elementary School were enthusiastic during a special session on the source of America’s liberty. Teller County Commissioner Norm Steen, center, and Kitson, left, wrapped up the session with a game of Liberty Bingo. Photo by Pat Hill
number of people in the House of Representatives is determined. “The bigger the state the more representatives,” one of the students called out. Steen responded. “Excellent! There are 435 in the House of Representatives,” he said, adding that Colorado has six million people and seven House representatives. On the issue of the veto, Steen was pleased to hear one student say that Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote. “Very good,” Steen said. To illustrate the concept of American freedom, Steen proposed a law that said nobody in Woodland Park can go to church. A chorus of “no, they can’t do that,” erupted throughout the room. In reply, Steen said, “They can’t because the Con-
stitution says they can’t.” Just in case the students didn’t absorb the importance of the lesson, Steen reminded the class that they’d be voting for the president in 2024. “So you really ought to be paying attention to all of this,” he said. The students are all in Lisa Kitson’s social studies class. The three instructors March 30 were part of the Liberty Day Organization that includes Cripple Creek Police Chief Mike Rulo, Teller County Lt. Jason Mikesell, Keith McKim and Teller County Commissioner Dave Paul. The classes were held during March n Teller County’s four elementary schools as well as the Lake George Charter School in Park County.
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Ryan Kindt, a fifth-grader at Summit Elementary School, is one of two students selected as a State Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play. He will represent his school and the school district July 22-25 in Chicago. Courtesy photo
Summit student named state ambassador By Stacy Schubloom
Contributing writer
Ryan Kindt, a fifth-grader at Summit Elementary, was selected to be a State Ambassador for Fuel Up To Play 60. Only two students in the state of Colorado were selected and he will represent his
school and Woodland Park School District in Chicago July 22-25. FUTP60 is a program funded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA, that empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school such as good-for-you foods, getting active for at least 60 minutes every day. Participants are empowered to
make a difference not only in their lives, but also in their community. As a State Ambassador, Kindt will be trained in leadership, communication and program elements. He will learn how to represent and continue to drive the FUTP60 program in Woodland Park Middle School this coming school year; as well as throughout the community
and Colorado. Kindt has accomplished many challenges, such as climbing 12 fourteeners; repre-
senting Summit Elementary at the district spelling bee, and as a member of the Des-
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The sixth-leading cause of death in America, Alzheimer’s disease was first identified in 1906 by the physician Alois Alzheimer. The first drug to treat the disease appeared in 1987. In a discussion at the April Lunch and Learn series, Paula Levy offered information as well as a trajectory of the disease and its effects on the family.
For instance, the first genetic studies of Alzheimer’s began in 2003, she said. “That’s when they started focusing on familial history,” Levy said. Levy, who facilitates an Alzheimer’s support group in Woodland Park, has 25 years of experience in senior care. She recently started a support group for men whose wives have been diagnosed with the disease. “I have a volunteer who takes the wives separately on outings and I stay with the men in the support group,” she said. “I spend a lot of time with families;
it’s my passion.” Levy’s audience that day had some investment in learning about the disease; Bob
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Cathy Garcia leaves Action 22 Stovall named interim director For the Courier Betty Clark-Wine, Board Chairman of Action 22, announced that Cathy Garcia has resigned as the regional advocacy organization’s president. Garcia has served as president of the organization since it was chartered in 2000. She is resigning to become regional director for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner. Bob Stovall, board regional vice-chair, will serve as interim executive director while the board conducts a search for a permanent president. “While I will miss representing my good friends in Southern Colorado as Action 22’s president, I look forward to serving them in a new capacity as Senator Gardner’s regional director,” Garcia said in a statement. Clark-Wine, who is the Teller County assessor said, “Cathy Garcia has worked tirelessly to build Action 22. Largely due to her efforts, Southern Colorado now has a strong voice in Denver and in Washington, D.C. She will be missed.” Modeled after Club 20, the advocacy body for the Western Slope, Action 22 has grown to more than 200 members with 500 individual contacts under Garcia’s leadership. Progressive 15 was subsequently formed to
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represent the northeast part of the state. The three entities often work together to advocate on behalf of the largely rural parts of Colorado. Stovall joined the board of Action 22 shortly after its formation while serving as Legislative and Military Liaison for the City of Colorado Springs under Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace. Stovall is currently president and CEO of Gain-Stovall, Inc., a public relations and communications company that he owns along with his wife, Rosanne Gain. “I have watched Cathy’s ardent dedication as she advocated for southern Colorado interests for more than 15 years,” said Stovall. “I believe strongly in Action 22’s mission and welcome the opportunity to keep Action 22 operating while we search for a permanent chief executive.” The founding of Action 22 was the result of a discussion by Cathy Garcia, then President of the Pueblo City Council, Colorado Springs Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace and Lamar Mayor Janet Gehlhausen about the need for the counties of Southern Colorado to have stronger representation on the state and national scene. Action 22 was chartered in 2000 as a nonprofit corporation with membership open to organizations and individuals living or doing business in the 22 counties of the San Luis Valley and southeast Colorado.
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‘Odd Couple’ takes on feminine twist at Butte Theater Staff report The Butte Theater will present the annual spring community show opening April 9. “The Odd Couple, Female Version,” casts a combination of community adult and
youth actors and is directed by Rebecca Myers. Following the premiere on Broadway in 1965, the “Odd Couple” characters were revived in a successful 1968 film and 1970s television series, as well as other derivative works and spin-offs. The original plot
centered around two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison. Simon adapted the play in 1985 to feature a pair of female roommates (Florence Ungar and Olive Madison) in “The Female Odd Couple.” This version of the play will be presented at
the Butte. The show runs April 9 through 12, with show times of 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $7 at the door only. Call 719-689-6402 for more information.
green Heights Drive. The Woodland Park Arts Alliance recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the new Historical Mural and Public Art Project. The first installation will be a 145-foot mural buy Lois Sprague. For information, check https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/woodlandparkmural/ woodland-park-historical-mural-and-public-art-proj?ref=video. In a response to the press release about the possible sale of the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co., Jane Mannon, community affairs manager for the mine, issued a statement, which, in part, said: “AngloGold has recognized the importance of CC&V’s operations, and will continue with its investment that will total over $585 million associated with CC&V’s publicly permitted Mine Life Extension 2 mine plans. These plans, which include additional mining activities and ore processing facilities within the established mine boundary, are expected to increase total mine employment to 600 people, and the mine’s output from 210,921 ounces of gold in 2014 to an estimated 350,000 ounces by the end of 2015.”
Julie Nelson, fundraiser for Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, looks pretty happy about receiving a check for $500 from The Warehouse. A new business recently opened by Lynn Riedhart, The Warehouse contributes a portion of each month’s sale to a nonprofit organization, the winner based on the number of votes received by the customers. Courtesy photo
Business Buzz The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 686-6458. Kristyn Cline has been selected by Farmers Insurance for the Presidents Council. Cline owns the Kristyn Cline Agency (Farmers Insurance) in Woodland Park. The Ute Pass Chamber Players invite local nonprofit organizations to be the beneficiary of the Annual Benefit Concert on Sept. 27. The narrative is due by April 24 and should be sent to youngjp@q.com. The selection will be announced at the concert that begins at 3 p.m. May 31 at Highview Baptist Church in Woodland Park. Perini & Associates of Woodland Park, a public relations firm, has been asked to handle media engagements for the Michele Wilkins family, whose baby was attacked and murdered in the womb. Faith Lutheran Preschool hosts the annual benefit lasagna dinner and dessert auction from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30. The church is at 1310 Ever-
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Fundraisers in Florissant, Lake George help community projects for the old and the new Grange chili supper, school craft sale annual springtime events By Sonja Oliver
Contributing writer Springtime brings out the communities in the Florissant and Lake George areas for annual events such as the Florissant Grange No. 420 Chili Cook-off and the Lake George Charter School craft show. Both events contribute to benefit ongoing projects such as restoration of the circa 1886 Schoolhouse in Florissant and a new playground for the Lake George Charter School.
Lake George Charter School craft sale On Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Lake George Charter School Lion’s Pride will host craft vendors with offerings such as soap, lotions, homemade vanilla, baked goods, log furnishings, jewelry and other handmade items. Last year’s event was supported by over 20 vendors. Lion’s Pride, the school’s parent-teacher organization will have a booth with donated items for a silent auction. “This Craft Sale will once again help us build our ‘Change Our Playground’ fund to help replace our existing playground equipment and give our kids a safer playground. We are also planning on a walking and fitness trail on the school grounds,” Lion’s Pride president Cori Freed said. The school has applied for grant funding and has received one of two grants necessary for the playground and fitness trail projects. “We have raised just over $13,000 so far, but we have also scaled back our grant request. We took a good look at our request
and decided to ask for a smaller amount and come up with a plan of ‘what could we start with that we can continue to build on’ approach,” said Freed. This is the the school’s final attempt for the GOCO grant which is critical for the school to proceed with a new playground. “This is the last go-round. That being said, our fundraising efforts will continue in the future to keep adding, replacing and building a better playground. Our deadline for our fitness grant is this fall I believe. So, if we don’t get the GOCO grant, we have a lot of thinking to do” Freed said. Concessions will be provided with the Lake George Charter Student Council providing set-up assistance. To reserve a space at the Craft Sale call 719-748-3911 or stop by the school located at 38874 U.S. Highway 24. For additional information contact Cori Freed at 719-6870178.
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Chili and pie makers and Chili tasters and pie lovers are invited to attend the Florissant Grange No. 420’s 7th annual Chili Cook-off fundraiser to be held from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 18 at the Old Schoolhouse in Florissant. According to Grange Secretary Renee Caldwell, the fundraising event is in its seventh year and continues to be part of an ongoing effort to raise money for the restoration of the historic 1880‘s era schoolhouse which is used for numerous community functions throughout the year. Money raised from last two years and this years’ upcoming fundraiser will go towards a new roof which is desperately needed, according to Grand Master Alan Caldwell. In 2012, monies from the building fund provided for the painting of the iconic white building with green trim and roof. Although the cook-off is not an officially sanctioned event, Grange Secretary Renee
The Florissant Grange will hold its 7th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Apr. 18 from noon till 3 p.m. The yearly fundraiser is held to raise money for restoration of the 1886 schoolhouse. Pictured are last year’s People’s Choice winners, the “Everybody ‘Digs’ My Chili” team. Photo by Sonja Oliver Caldwell says the event is intended to be fun and the Grange “employs a fair judging process.” “We have four volunteer judges who do not know who cooked what chili, so it’s very impartial,” Caldwell said. The first place chili wins $100, second place, $75, third place, $50, and the winner of the People’s Choice Award receives $25. That award is earned by those who use their tickets received from the $7 suggested donation and voting for their favorite chili. The donation includes a bowl of Chili, corn bread, cole slaw and a drink. In addition to the chili competition, the Grange holds a silent pie auction of donated home-baked pies with bidding wars often taking place.
The nature of Teller Telling the difference: Abert’s and pine squirrels By Mark J. Platten
Colorado State University Extension Director for Teller County This month’s emphasis is on the two native tree squirrels you might encounter while hiking through the forest: Abert’s and pine squirrels. The Abert’s squirrel (sciurus aberti) is associated almost solely within the montane (8,000 to 10,000 foot) forest ecosystem. They are quite distinct because of their tufted, or tasseled, ears and black coat. Interestingly, their ear tufts diminish in the spring and summer months, while their fur color can range from the typical black to gray. Abert’s squirrels make their home among mature ponderosa pine, appearing to use taste to select trees with the most nutritional value. They rely on the ponderosa pine for all aspects of their life including food, nesting, and cover. They are not known to defend territories, perhaps because their home range is quite large, averaging nearly 20 acres. Their preferred food is the seeds of the ponderosa cone although their summer diet contains a high proportion of fungi. You might observe them holding the cone like an ear of corn, slowly rotating it as they remove the cone scales to unveil the meaty seeds. Unlike many of their relatives, Abert’s squirrels do not store large caches of food in their nest, although they occasionally bury a cone. The pine squirrel, red squirrel, or chickaree (tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is a solitary squirrel that is easily identified as they scold intruders by growling, screeching, or chirping. These squirrels are much more aggressive than the Abert’s squirrels and will jealously defend their territories. Their home range is restricted to ma-
ture pine, Douglas-fir, fir, spruce, and mixed wood riparian forests. They generally have multiple nests in tree hollows, or underground tunnels, and numerous food caches. The pine squirrel is the smallest tree squirrel in Colorado with an average length of 12 to 13 1/2 inches. Its coloration is rust red to grayish red, and its tail is outlined with a broad, black band edged with white. Most of the squirrels I’ve encountered in our region tend towards the gray coloration. Generally, pine squirrels have a favorite feeding tree where they eat and drop leftover cone pieces. The shredded cones at the base of its feeding tree may accumulate into huge piles, called middens, which may be 30 feet across and up to two feet deep. Very large middens are evidence that several generations of squirrels have used the same feeding tree. Territories are usually centered around middens because they contain one to two years of cone resources. Because of this, their territory averages approximately two acres, depending on food availability. If you have been hiking any of the trails in Teller County during the winter months, you may have noticed needled tips littering the ground under select ponderosa pines. This is the work of the both species as they feed on the shoots, slicing completely through the branch. The mule deer enjoy this delicacy and tend to clean up the mess left behind. Neither squirrel hibernates, but if the weather is very cold, they will stay in their nest until the temperatures warm up. Mark J. Platten is the Colorado State University Extension Director for Teller County. Extension’s focus is bringing the researchbased information from the university to the community. Some programs include Colorado Master Gardeners, 4-H, Native Plant Masters, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Mark can be reached at 686-7961 or emailed at mark.platten@colostate.edu
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“Pie bakers, donate a pie for our Pie Silent Auction and have fun watching your pie bring in great donations for the Florissant Grange,” Caldwell said. “The pies always get a lot of attention. It’s great fun to see which pie brings in the most money for the Grange,” Caldwell said. There is always entertainment to accompany the cook-off event which usually ranges from County and Western Classic music to Classic Rock and Bluegrass. The cost to enter chili in the competition is $10 and entries must arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. Judging and tasting begins at noon with winners of the Chili Cook-off and Pie Auction to be announced prior to the event’s conclusion. For more information call 719-748-5004.
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Fierce mural Student artists who painted the mural in the high school gym: Sierra Wilson, Natalie Graver, Michelle Narain, Kelsey Hart, Kelsie Carter, Cheryl Woods, Josi Porter, Melaney Moran, Shea Doherty, Sophia Rossi, Kathryn Steinke, Isabella Hoffman, Jake Butler, Niyah Ianacane, Megan Roughen, Mackenzie Burgess, Allexus Murray, Mackenzie Ivory, Simon Agren, Lauren Utter, Zeb Gross, Jackson Youngman, and Will Godwin. COURTESY PHOTO
Survey vital to library’s services By Pat Hill
phill@colorado communitymedia.com With a focus on customer service, the Rampart Library District begins circulating a survey the week of April 13. “We’re kicking off the survey in celebration of National Library Week,” said Anne Knowles, the district’s executive director. The survey is designed to help the staff and the district’s board of trustees plan for the future of the libraries in Woodland Park and Florissant. For places that have evolved into community gathering spots, the survey, which is available on the district’s website or in hard copy at the libraries, is vital to enhancing services. “If you fill out the survey and give us your contact information, your name will be in a random drawing for a Kindle,” said Jennie Darrah, adult services librarian.
Respondents are asked to answer 16 questions most of which are designed to determine how people use the library, including how they glean information about various programs. “Even if you don’t use the library very much your input is just as valued as somebody who comes in every day,” Knowles said. “The input of the community is so significant.” Respondents have at least three weeks to answer the questions. In addition to the survey, the district honors National Library Week as well as Earth Day with activities that conclude with an art contest April 18. “We’re having the first annual Chalk Art Challenge,” Darrah said. “The library is providing chalk for adults, teenagers and children to draw on the sidewalks their version of what Earth Day means to them.” The survey is available at www. rampartlibrarydistrict.org, at the libraries. For information, call 6879281.
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Woodland Park right-hander Tyler Bates on the mound against Sierra on March 31. The Panthers won the Class 4A Metro League game 8-7. Photos by Paul Magnuson
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Woodland Park baseball team pounded out 46 hits in three games last week By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com After beginning the season with four consecutive losses, the Woodland Park High School baseball team rebounded to win three straight. But that streak came to an end on April 4 with a 12-5 non-league game against Conifer. The Panthers outhit Conifer 13 to 12. Woodland Park is now 3-5 overall, but 3-2 in the Class 4A Metro League. The Panthers took a pair from league foe Sierra last week by scores of 8-7 and 25-12. Woodland Park was unable to practice outside for the first month of the season due to the snow, ice and cold conditions. But as the weather has warmed up, so have the Panthers’ bats. Woodland Park pounded out 46 hits last week; an average of more than 15 per game. Prior to spring break, the Panthers had 17 hits in a 20-3 victory over Harrison. Conversely, Woodland Park had just 13 combined hits in its first four games of the season while being shutout 46-0. Woodland Park’s 8-7 home victory over Sierra on March 31 came in a most dramatic way. The Panthers trailed 7-4 heading into the bottom of seventh inning. Sophomore Zack Hess delivered the game-winning walk-off single to send the Woodland Park faithful into frenzy. Woodland Park bats stayed hot in the rematch against Sierra on April 2. Tyler Bates was 5 for 6 and scored four runs, while Dakota Herman was 4 for 5 with five RBIs and three runs scored. Junior Jason Kekich had the best game of his career, going 3 for 6 with six RBIs and three runs scored. Kekich belted an inside the park grand slam in the first inning and also added a double. Also with fine offensive games for the Panthers were Hess (three hits, two RBIs), Nash Grayckowski
Woodland Park’s Nash Grayckowski unloads on a pitch during the Panthers’ 8-7 victory over Sierra on March 31. (two hits, three runs) and Zach Allen (two hits, two RBIs). The usual suspects delivered strong offensive performances against Conifer. Herman was 2 for 4 with three RBIs; Hess was 3 for 4 with a double, triple, RBI and three runs scored; Allen and Grayckowski each had two hits. Herman has been the team’s hottest hitter. He began the season in a pinch-hitting role while he was recovering from a broken foot suffered last November during a football game. He missed the entire basketball season and was counted on to be
the team’s ace pitcher. He is batting .750 (12 for 16) with two doubles, two triples, a home run and 14 RBIs. Herman pitched against Conifer in a relief role, striking out five and walking one in two scoreless innings He’s pitched a total of 11 innings this season, allowing just two earned runs with 22 strikeouts and seven walks. The Panthers have conference games this week against Mesa Ridge on April 7 and 9, and a nonleague game at Florence on April 8.
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TOUGH SCHEDULE FOR GIRLS
Woodland Park girls soccer team has 3-3 record Panthers lost a tough to Manitou Springs, 2-0, on April 4 By Danny Summers
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com The Woodland Park High School girls’ soccer team evened its record at 3-3 after a 2-0 loss to non-league rival Manitou Springs on April 4. Manitou Springs scored both its goals in the first half. The Panthers have played a tough schedule. They began the season with non-league victories over Pueblo East, 6-1, and Valley, 2-0, and a loss to Vista Ridge, 2-0. After spring break, Woodland Park hosted The Classical Academy in the Class 4A Metro League opener for both teams. But it was all TCA as the powerful and skilled Titans rolled to a 9-0 victory. TCA, a long-time 3A state power, is playing its first season at the 4A level. TCA played in four state championship games in five seasons from 2010 to 2014. TCA won the state title in 2011. Woodland Park rebounded from the loss to TCA with a 9-0 shutout over Mitchell on April 2 to even its league record at 1-1. Senior striker Jenny Sells scored six goals to lead the Panthers’ attack. Also with goals for Woodland Park were juniors Caitlan Thorne and Ashley Heidekrueger, and freshman Samantha Lecky. Panthers’ freshman goalkeeper Maia Pappadakis had two saves to record her second shutout of the season. Pappadakis has 28 saves this year and has surrendered just 14 goals; nine of which came against TCA. Sells, a forward, has been the main offensive force for the Panthers. She leads the team in goals (10) and assists (5). Senior center midfielder Morghan Sier-
Woodland Park senior Morghan Sieracki, No. 3 in green, battles a Pueblo East player for the ball in the Panthers’ season opener on March 10. Sieracki is a four-year starter and the second-most prolific scorer for the Panthers during that span. Photo by Paul Magnuson acki and Lecky have two goals apiece. The top three teams from Metro League receive automatic playoff bids. Assuming TCA continues to play well, the remaining two playoff spots will likely come down to Woodland Park, Canon City and Mesa
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Hash explosions prompt proposed changes By Kristen Wyatt and Gene Johnson Associated Press
Alarmed by a rash of explosions and injuries caused when amateurs make hash, lawmakers in Colorado and Washington are considering spelling out what’s allowed when it comes to making the concentrated marijuana at home. The proposals came after an increase in home fires and blasts linked to homemade hash, concentrated marijuana that can be inhaled or eaten. In Colorado, at least 30 people were injured last year in 32 butane explosions involving hash oil — nearly three times the number reported throughout 2013, according to officials with the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, a
state-federal enforcement program. Washington’s legal marijuana law in 2012 did not permit the production of hash or even edibles at home; it technically remains a felony even to use weed purchased at a state-licensed store to make brownies. Nevertheless, many people have done it. Federal prosecutors in Seattle have brought charges in five cases where hashoil operations blew up, including at one apartment complex where an 87-year-old former mayor of Bellevue died after sustaining an injury while trying to escape a fire that started in another unit. People make hash oil at home for the same reasons they make beer, wine or booze — to save money, make it to personal taste, or as a hobby. Though there are safer methods, such
as soaking marijuana in a vegetable-based glycerin, one common practice is to force a solvent such as butane or propane gas or liquid through leafy cannabis, a process that separates its psychoactive material from buds, leaves and stems. After the extraction, the hash-maker then releases the gas or boils off the liquid, leaving behind marijuana’s psychoactive material in a potent goop. The resulting product — called hash oil or shatter or wax in even more concentrated form — can be added to foods without the grassy taste raw pot imparts. Without proper ventilation, though, the gases can pool in a room, where a spark from an appliance can trigger a severe explosion, knocking buildings off their foundation in some cases.
Washington lawmakers are proposing to allow limited home hash production, though butane or other explosive gases would be banned except for use by commercial producers. Safer methods would be OK, and adults would be allowed to use cooking oil, butter or similar substances to make edibles. “We have a little problem here with people blowing themselves up,” said Washington state Sen. Ann Rivers, the Republican sponsor of that state’s measure. “Anything we can do to stop that from happening.’’ In Colorado, where hash regulations vary by jurisdiction, a bill up for its first vote next week in a House committee would establish a similar ban on the use of explosive gases to make hash.
TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT March 17 Chandra Colleen Breitenfeld, date of birth Aug. 5, 1979 of Florissant, was served and released on the charge of driving under suspension and vehicle had defective brake lights. March 19 Christopher Paul Dodson, date of birth Sept. 1, 1984 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of third degree assault and harassment. This was a no bond warrant. March 20 March Fishencord, date of birth Sept. 13, 1955 of Cripple Creek, was arrested
on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of harassment. Bond set at $100. Travis Kent Bonner, date of birth Jan. 31, 1995 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on two warrants; first warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of defrauding an innkeeper. Bond set at $300. The second warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while ability impaired and signaling violation. Bond set at $2,000. Brandon Robert Webb, date of birth Dec. 7, 1996 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of first degree trespass
of an auto with intent to commit a crime (2 counts) and two counts of theft. This was a no bond warrant. Lowa Lyvon Tillitt, date of birth Dec. 10, 1947 of Divide, was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence and third degree assault. This was a no bond warrant. March 21 Dana Christina Rubi, date of birth Aug. 26, 1981 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for limited gaming fraud (taking money not won) and second degree trespassing. Bond set at $800. March 22 Stephen A. Alderman, date of birth June 10, 1989 of Palmer Lake, was arrested on a
warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of failure to display proof of insurance and failure to report an accident. Bond set at $1,000. March 23 Keith Brian Comer, date of birth April 7, 1965 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for driving under restraint and no license plate lamps. Bond set at $1,000. March 24 William James Voyles, date of birth Nov. 14, 1991 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for speeding and driving under restraint per se. Bond set at $3,000.
50 YEARS AGO April 8, 1965 Starting at Cascade to just above the bridge, monsters of road equipment tear relentlessly at the huge boulders and red earth. Progress is pushing its way up the Pass. We have waited a long time for a four-lane highway. A spokesman for Pioneer Construction says “we are two weeks ahead of schedule.” It is fascinating to watch the changing of the creek to another spot. ••• After three weeks of deliberation, the
pulpit committee recommended The Rev. Paul Tatter to the congregation at Church of the Wildwood. After hearing his sermon, a meeting of the congregation was held, and it was voted to call Tatter to serve as full time minister. He accepted and will be at the church soon. ••• Esther (Scotty) Skogman wrote that she was planning to move to Colorado Springs this spring after school is out. However, she wrote, she will not be leaving because she doesn’t like Woodland Park — but
because she is getting too shaky-knee’d to drive that pass to work in the winter. She went on to say that the people of Woodland Park should know of some of the good things that happen and that they should patronize the merchants we have up herethus keeping good businesses and people in the area. ••• More service facilities for the postal customer are receiving new emphasis in the postal system, Postmaster Harbour commented today. Plans for a new and
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improved “self-service post office” were announced. The new experimental 24 hour self -service units are intended to meet after-hours postage and mailing needs of suburbanites. Postmaster Harbour added: “While there has been no determination yet of how far this program will be expanded, it has a great potential for helping to meet the tremendous increases in suburban service demands more efficiently, while providing even better service.” — Compiled by Kathy Fleer
SALOME’S STARS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2015
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems hopelessly snarled. You might later be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to at least ask for suggestions. Who knows? One or two might even turn out to be helpful.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make all the changes in your plans or proposals that you feel are necessary before -- repeat, before -- you submit them to your colleagues. You’ll come off looking more decisive that way. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment, be it a job, a classroom or meeting the future in-laws. But enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real take-charge Cat. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you can set aside your cynicism and let yourself believe that someone really cares. If you’re already in a relationship, expect your partner to be extra-loving. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good time to shed any doubts about your abilities. You’ve proved yourself in the past, so why not accept that you’ll do just as well, or better, in dealing with the new challenge ahead? SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your suspicions might be on the mark, but unless you can prove what you assume, you need to exercise that Scorpion discretion and let events unfold without your assistance. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating (especially of the wrong foods), or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family matter is given to you to resolve because you have the gift for bringing quarrelsome kinfolk together. But while you’re playing Dr. Phil, don’t neglect your career obligations. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone of importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defending your methods with logic and facts earns you admiration and respect. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Consider getting away, perhaps for the weekend, despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You’ll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense of honesty that makes people believe and trust in you. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.
Public Notices Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2015-0001 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s): SHANNON E HARRISON AND BRIAN K HARRISON Original Beneficiary(ies): AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: 11/19/2004 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 12/30/2004 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 575321 Original Principal Amount: $126,175.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $113,607.82 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
LOT 140A (FKA LOTS 140 AND 144) AND LOT 141, BLOCK 58, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES-UNIT SIX, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND TO THAT VACATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 IN BOOK 387 PAGE 127, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 1186 Will Scarlet Dr Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/21/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: EVE M GRINA Attorney Registration #43658 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 14-004681 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No. 2015-0001 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2012-0143 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Original Grantor(s): DEBORAH A. STOUGH Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LIBERTY AMERICAN MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-
Original Grantor(s): DEBORAH A . STOUGH Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LIBERTY AMERICAN MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007HE2 Date of Deed of Trust: 11/30/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 12/13/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 601310 Original Principal Amount: $148,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $149,406.99
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 16, INDIAN CREEK NO. 5, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 86 Saddleback Creek Drive Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
LOT 6A, BLOCK 8, LAKE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WOODLAND PARK, ACCORDING TO THAT VACATION RECORDED MARCH 9, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 488857, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO
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which has the address of: 706 W Bowman Ave Woodland Park, CO 80863
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 2/18/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOLENE KAMINSKI Attorney Registration #46144 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-945-27305 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0052 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2015-0002
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Dated: 1/22/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
On January 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Attorney: TONI M N DALE Attorney Registration #30580 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-922-27791
Original Grantor(s): PAUL A BARNES AND SANDRA S BARNES Original Beneficiary(ies): AEGIS FUNDING D/B/A AEGIS HOME EQUITY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PARTNERS FOR PAYMENT RELIEF DE III, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 3/25/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/21/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 579108 Original Principal Amount: $87,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $71,395.42
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2012-0143 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0052 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s): PAUL ROLLMANN AND MELISSA S ROLLMANN Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, EVERBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 11/18/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/25/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 622466 Original Principal Amount: $143,772.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $132,810.80 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 6A, BLOCK 8, LAKE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WOODLAND PARK, ACCORDING TO THAT VACATION RECORDED MARCH 9, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 488857, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 706 W Bowman Ave Woodland Park, CO 80863
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Default under mortgages and deeds of trust; charges; liens, deed of trust or lien encumbering or affecting the Property and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 69, BLOCK 2, GOLDEN BELL NAZARENE RANCH SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 465 Alpine View Road Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC-
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auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
Public Trustees
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/21/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: WILLIAM R ARANT III Attorney Registration #36864 JAMES T ANEST, PC 11020 S PIKES PEAK DR, SUITE 210, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone: (303) 841-9525 Fax: (303) 841-0881 Attorney file #: 5227 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2015-0002 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2015-0004 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 22, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s): JEFFREY O OLSON AND KERRY OLSON Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-AR1) Date of Deed of Trust: 8/17/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/25/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 584341 Original Principal Amount: $164,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $153,632.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Default in payment required by the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 7 IN SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 135 Rainbow Trail Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/23/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Attorney Registration #11649 FRASCONA, JOINER, GOODMAN &
(800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
April 8, 2015
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Dated: 1/23/2015 To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
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Attorney: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Attorney Registration #11649 FRASCONA, JOINER, GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN, P.C. 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305 Phone: 1 (303) 494-3000 Fax: 1 (303) 494-6309 Attorney file #: 7192-6290 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2015-0004 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2015-0005 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 27, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s): MICHAEL A STREET Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 2006-AR3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR3 Date of Deed of Trust: 10/26/2005 Recording Da te of Deed of Trust: 11/8/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 587272 Original Principal Amount: $211,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $206,122.31 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 66 Red Cloud Rd Woodland Park, CO 80863 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 20, 2015, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2. THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/30/2015 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: SUSAN HENDRICK Attorney Registration #33196 KLATT, AUGUSTINE, SAYER, TREINEN & RASTEDE, P.C. 9745 E HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone: (303) 353-2965 Fax: Attorney file #: CO140957 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. EXHIBIT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale No. 2015-0005 LOT 34A, (F/K/A LOTS 38A AND 34), BLOCK 10, RANCH ESTATES REFILLING, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND TO THAT VACATION RECORDED JULY 2, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. 535575 AND AUGUST 20, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. 547729, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 2015-0005 First Publication: 3/25/2015 Last Publication: 4/22/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE District Court Teller County, Colorado 101 West Bennett Avenue Cripple Creek, CO 80813
In the Matter of the Estate of: JOAN M. NUTT, a/k/a JOAN MARGARET NUTT, Deceased. Attorney: James A. Kaplan Machol & Johannes, LLC 700 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202-3502 Phone Number: (303) 830-0075 FAX Number: (303) 830-0047 E-mail: James.Kaplan@mjfirm.com Atty. Reg. # 7741 Case Number: 2015 PR 30007 Division: W * Courtroom: W-150 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 15-10-401 To: Possible Unknown Heirs Last Known Address, if any: Unknown
A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: April 24, 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: W - Room W-150 Address: 101 West Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Legal Notice No.: 72667 First Publication: March 25, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to notice sent via certified mail to the last known address, all contents in the following units will be sold via S.Y.S. Auction And Sales on site on April 18th, 2015. Auction to commence at 9:00 A.M. at 100 S. Baldwin Street, Woodland Park, Co. 80863 and then moving to the other storage locations. All remaining net proceeds to be applied to unpaid rents at Woodland Park U-Store-It, P.O. Box 990, Woodland Park, Co. 80866. 719-687-9274 Marsha VonKamp: AA-20/21 Dennis Cheaqui: BB-14/29 Jason Miller: C-18 Joseph Saxton: CC-25 Leisa Baldovin: D-19 Marisa Bar-Av: E-8 Jaime M. Santos lll: F-8 Legal Notice No.: 72680 First Publication: April 1, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The City of Cripple Creek is seeking applicants to be appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission reviews requests for changes to existing buildings and the design of new buildings under the guidelines for the Bennett Avenue Historic District. The Commission also oversees the various programs and projects conducted under the Historic Preservation Fund.
There are no qualifications needed other than an interest in historic preservation, however, professional experience in history, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, cultural anthropology or construction is desirable. Applicants do not have to be a resident of the City of Cripple Creek. To apply send a letter of interest including any expertise and experience to the Historic Preservation Department, PO Box 430, Cripple Creek, CO, 80813 or email to rmueller@cripplecreek.co.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
If you have any questions call 719-6893905. Legal Notice No.: 72660 First Publication: March 25, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20080476
The said premises were for the year A.D. 2007, assessed and taxed in the name of LARRY & ANNETTE SHELTON and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of LARRY G SHELTON.
To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: LARRY G SHELTON SOUTHERN PACIFIC FUNDING CORP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 14th day of November A.D. 2008, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2007, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L29 FLORISSANT HEIGHTS 1
That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to REBECCA A BLAIR, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before August 5, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.
Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2015.
made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before August 5, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.
April 8, 2015
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Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2015. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72664 First date of Publication: March 25, 2015 Second date of Publication: April 1, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO 20090575 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2008, assessed and taxed in the name of KALMEN R SAPERO and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of KALMEN R SAPERO. To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxes, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: KALMEN R SAPERO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 6th day of November A.D. 2009, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2008, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:
Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s Deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 18th day of March, 2015.
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ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72665 First date of Publication: March 25, 2015 Second date of Publication: April 1, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice TELLER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Notice of Item for Hearing April 23, 2015 9:45 a.m. Teller County Centennial Building 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO Commissioners’ Meeting Room Notice is hereby given that the Board will consider a request by Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoors Education Center and N.E.S., Inc. for an amendment to the text of the Teller County Land Use Regulations Section 2.6.1.A.1 Agricultural Zone District and Section 8.3.Y Resorts Legal Notice No.: 72690 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1236, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08, WATER RATES, OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING BULK WATER RATES. SUMMARY: This ordinance increases bulk water rates.
26-15-70 14608 SAPERO MS
PENALTY: None.
That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to SHILOH PLAIN INC, who on January 30, 2015 assigned said Certificate of Purchase to JOHN E & KAREN K THOMPSON (UND 1/2 INT) & DAVID M & KATHLEEN E FIGIE (UND 1/2 INT), the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before August 5, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s Deed therefore to said certificate holder.
This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on March 19, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.
Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 18th day of March, 2015. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72665 First date of Publication: March 25, 2015 Second date of Publication: April 1, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
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REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SALE: CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR SALE TO HIGHEST BIDDER DUE DATE AND LOCATION: April 29, 2015 by 10:00 A.M. Submit one SEALED copy of the Bid to: City Clerk City of Victor P.O. Box 86 500 Victor Avenue Victor, Colorado 80860 The City of Victor requests Bids for: The purchase and subsequent demolition or rehabilitation of City-owned property located at 125 South 5th Street in the City of Victor, Colorado 80860. The legal address of the property is LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 19, CITY OF VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO (the “Property”). The City currently owns the Property, and desires to sell the Property to the highest qualified bidder, under the terms set forth herein and subject to the terms of the attached purchase and sale agreement, which the Bidder will be required to execute if Bidder is selected. Upon execution of the purchase and sale agreement, the selected Bidder will have twenty (20) days to conduct due diligence on the Property as allowed by the terms of the purchase and sale agreement attached hereto. At the time of submitting their Bids, Bidders must submit payment in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid for the Property, which the City shall deposit in a separate account until the purchase
Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 72691 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO 20110584 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of MARGARET J TIMMONS and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of MARGARET J TIMMONS.
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To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots and sale agreement is executed with theor premises, andattowhich the person whose winning bidder, time, theinamount name the same was taxes, and all perso deposited shall constitute the to winning sons having an interest or title ofand record bidder’s earnest money deposit, the in or to the same, andby particularly to: who amounts deposited the Bidders were not selected shall be returned. At MARGARET TIMMONS closing, title toJ the Property shall be transC/O MARGARET J SUMMERS ferred by special warranty deed subject to all matters of record and agreed upon NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax by Buyer, and subject deed lien sale lawfully heldtoon therestrictions 4th day of and a reverter clause as set SecNovember A.D. 2011, the forth theninCounty tion 5 of the attached purchase and Treasurer of Teller County, State of sale Coloragreement. ado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described The Property has ainCity of Victor waterand property, situated County of Teller and sewer tap. The to-wit: Buyer shall be reState of Colorado, sponsible for the City connection fees, if rehabilitation of the structureREFILING is desired. L23 B8 RANCH ESTATES The buyer will also be responsible for the monthly fees that willproperty charged to That, atservice said sale, said was the Buyeroff after closing. demolition is stricken to and a taxIflien sale certificdesired by the Buyer, the water sewer ate of purchase was duly issuedand therefore taps may be abandoned, in no31, to DAVID ARTUSI, whoresulting on October further monthly service fees. 2013 assigned said Certificate of Purchase to LARRY D KANNE, the present An asbestos inspection beenwho obtained holder and legal owner has thereof, hath by the request City, andupon no asbestos was found. made the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the The bid amount shall beAugust Three 5, sameminimum be redeemed on or before Thousand ($3,000.00). 2015, the Dollars said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s Deed therefore to said Information packets containing information certificate holder. regarding the Property can be obtained at the City of Victor Creek, City Hall, 500 Victor Dated at Cripple Teller County, Colorado, this Colorado 18th day80860 of March, Avenue Victor, or on2015. the website www.cityofvictor.com . ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER Bids shallCOUNTY, be openedCOLORADO on April 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Victor City Hall, 500 Victor Legal Notice No.: 72666 80860. Avenue Victor, Colorado First date of Publication: March 25, 2015concerning this Request for Any questions Second date Publication: Bids shall be of directed IN WRITING ONLY April 1, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO 20110584
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The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of MARGARET J TIMMONS and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of MARGARET J TIMMONS. To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxes, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: MARGARET J TIMMONS C/O MARGARET J SUMMERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN 3,090-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING TO INCLUDE FIVE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BAYS AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS LOCATED AT 555 CHESTER AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOTS 1A AND 5, BLOCK 18, FOSTERS ADDITION.
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SUMMARY: This ordinance grants a conditional use permit for Big O Tires. PENALTY: None. This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on March 19, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 72692 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
L23 B8 RANCH ESTATES REFILING That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to DAVID ARTUSI, who on October 31, 2013 assigned said Certificate of Purchase to LARRY D KANNE, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before August 5, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s Deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 18th day of March, 2015. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72666 First date of Publication: March 25, 2015 Second date of Publication: April 1, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1237, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN 3,090-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING TO INCLUDE FIVE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BAYS AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS LOCATED AT 555 CHESTER AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOTS 1A AND 5, BLOCK 18, FOSTERS ADDITION.
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SUMMARY: This ordinance grants a conditional use permit for Big O Tires. to the City Clerk, FAX 719-689-2703, or PENALTY: None. E-MAIL: shoneycutt@victorco.us. This Ordinance Sandy Honeycutt,was City passed Clerk on second and final reading on March 19, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby First Publication: April 8, 2015 publishedPikes by title only as required by Publisher: Peak Courier Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. SECTION I INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park 1. A “Bid” is a responsive, conforming, unconditional, complete, Legal Notice No.: 72692 legible, and properly executed offer by a8,Bidder First Publication: April 2015 to provide the work specified in the Request for Bids Last Publication: April 8, 2015 for the compensation Publisher: Pikes Peakspecified. Courier 2. SEALED Bids shall be clearly marked “City Owned Property for Sale” and include the Bidder’s contact information, mailing address, email address and telephone number. 3. It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that the Bid is in proper form and in the City’s possession by or before the time and date designated in the Request for Bids. Bids will not be accepted after the designated time and date. Any Bid received late will be returned to the Bidder unopened, if possible. 4. If a mistake is made or discovered during or after the Bid review, the City reserves the right to determine which party made the mistake and whether the mistake is material and, after these determinations, the City, in its sole reasonable discretion, shall decide whether to accept or reject the Bid. No advantage shall be taken by any party of manifest clerical errors or omissions in any Bid, and the contract and attached documents (the “Contract Documents”). Bidders shall notify the City immediately of any errors or omissions that are encountered.
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Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1238, Series 2015, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 16th day of April 2015 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the April 2, 2015 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1238, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR APPLICANCE REPAIR AND HOUSEHOLD IMPROVEMENT USES (E1), AUTO REPAIR USES (F4), CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE USES (G1), RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT USES (N1), WHOLESALE TRADE AND DISTRIBUTION USES (V1), AND COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE USES (V2) IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF BLOCK 6, FOSTER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WOODLAND PARK (FORMERLY MANITOU PARK) AND LOCATED AT 105, 107, 109 AND 111 S. BOUNDARY STREET, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the City of Woodland Park has been requested by the property owner Mr. Cort Wahl (Applicant) to consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a mix of various uses within existing buildings on his property; and WHEREAS, an application to establish said Conditional Use Permit has been submitted and considered in accordance with City Municipal Code Chapter 18.57; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance withorMunicipal 5. Any interlineation, alteration, erasure Code Sections and On 18.72.060 shall be initialed18.57.050 by the Bidder. the and Charter Sections and 15.7 b.1., Bid, the offer price shall7.6 be stated in nupublic werein published on April meralsnotices and words; case of conflict, the1, signs 17,of 2015, nowordswere shallposted control.onInMarch the case conflict tification the letters were mailed between indicated sum of to anysurroundaddition ing property owners on March 12, 2015; of figures and the correct sum, the correct and sum shall control. 6. The City shall not reimburse any held Bidder WHEREAS, a public hearing was by for any incurred in preparingon a Bid or the Citycost Planning Commission March attending 26, 2015;any andinspections, pre-bid conferences, or interviews. 7. Any amplification, explanaWHEREAS, the Cityclarification, Council, after review tion, interpretation, or of correction of a Bid and consideration the application, shall be made only by written addendum, staff’s recommendation, the City Planning and a copy of the addendum shall be Commission's recommendation, and all posted testimony on the city’sreceived website at public atwww. the public cityofvictor.com. not responhearing held on The AprilCity 16,is2015, finds that siblestandards for any amplification, the for grantingclarification, a Conditional explanation, or interpretation or correction Use Permit approval have been met. of a Bid not contained in written addenda. 8. BidsTHEREFORE, by corporationsTHIS shallORDINANCE: be executed NOW, in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president (or a corporate officer THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, accompanied evidence of authority COLORADO,by ORDAINS to sign), and the corporate seal shall be affixed and attested by the secretary or That the Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINan assistant secretary. The corporate USE ANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL address and state of incorporationREPAIR shall PERMIT FOR APPLICANCE be shown. Bids submitted by partnerships AND HOUSEHOLD IMPROVEMENT shall be(E1), executed in the partnership USES AUTO REPAIR USESname (F4), and signed by a partner, and the legal CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION address of the partnership shall be shown. SERVICE USES (G1), RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY UNIT USES Bids submitted byDWELLING limited liability compa(N1), WHOLESALE TRADE DISTRInies shall be executed in the AND company’s BUTION (V1), AND COMMERname and USES signed by a member, and the CIAL WAREHOUSING AND shall STORAGE legal address of the company be USES IN THE COMMUNITY COMshown.(V2) Names and titles shall be typed or MERCIAL ZONE printed below eachDISTRICT signature. ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THAT 9. The following information shallPART be OF BLOCK 6, with FOSTER’S submitted the Bid:ADDITION TO THE T OW N O F proposed W O O D Lscope A N D of P ARK 9.1. A complete the (FORMERLY MANITOU PARK) or AND work and schedule for the demolition LOCATED AT 105, 107, 109 AND 111 S. BOUNDARY STREET, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Legal Notice No.: 72693 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
LAND PARK (FORMERLY MANITOU PARK) AND LOCATED AT 105, 107, 109 AND 111 S. BOUNDARY STREET, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the City of Woodland Park has been requested by the property owner Mr. Cort Wahl (Applicant) to consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a mix of various uses within existing buildings on his property; and
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WHEREAS, an application to establish said Conditional Use Permit has been submitted and considered in accordance with City Municipal Code Chapter 18.57; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Code Sections 18.57.050 and 18.72.060 and Charter Sections 7.6 and 15.7 b.1., public notices were published on April 1, signs were posted on March 17, 2015, notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on March 12, 2015; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Planning Commission on March 26, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after review and consideration of the application, staff’s recommendation, the City Planning Commission's recommendation, and all public testimony received at the public hearing held on April 16, 2015, finds that the standards for granting a Conditional Use Permit approval have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, ORDAINS That the Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR APPLICANCE REPAIR AND HOUSEHOLD IMPROVEMENT USES (E1), AUTO REPAIR USES (F4), CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE USES (G1), RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT USES (N1), WHOLESALE TRADE AND DISTRIBUTION USES (V1), AND COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE USES (V2) IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF BLOCK 6, FOSTER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WOODLAND PARK (FORMERLY MANITOU PARK) AND LOCATED AT 105, 107, 109 AND 111 S. BOUNDARY STREET, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Legal Notice No.: 72693 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FILING REMINDER NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTACT: Teller County Assessor Attn; Gale Brickner PO Box 1008, Cripple Creek CO 80813 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 719-689-2941 The Teller County Assessor reminds all persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property (furnishings, equipment and other movable personal property) that the deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration Schedule is April 15. own,on posrehabilitation of All thepersons structurewho located sess, or control taxableany personal property the Property, including alternatives with a total actual value greater that can be identified. The Bidder is than $7,300 owner,the per county, areto reexpectedper to review Property prior quired to of report the personal property to submittal the Bid. the county assessor. Failure to declare 9.2 The offer price, both in numbers and your personal property each year by the written out. deadline will result in the assessor valu9.3 The contact information of Bidder as ing your property using the "best informastated in #2 above. tion available" and attaching a penalty to 9.4 check order the amount yourA tax bill.or Ifmoney you did notinreceive a deof 10% of the offer price from the Bidder. claration schedule, please contact the 10. The submission of a Bid shall be county assessor at 719-689-2941ext conclusive evidence and a legal admis7973. sion that the Bidder: (1) has no questions, complaints, objections in connection All personalorproperty with a total actual with the value in Contract excess ofDocuments, $7,300 (persubject owner,toper any requests made by the for amcounty) is taxable unless Bidder specifically explification, clarification, explanation, interempt by law. pretation, or correction; (2) has no questions, complaints, objections as to the Taxable personalorproperty includes: completeness, sufficiency, scope, or detail • All residential household furnishings of the Bid; and (3) has full knowledge of used to produce income the scope, nature, quality, and and quantity • Equipment, furniture, machinery work performed industrial, at the Property, the used to bybe commercial, and naturperformance criteria, the requirements of al resource operations the contract, the site and conditions of the • Property used in an agribusiness that Property, the Victor Municipal Code, and to does not qualify as agricultural pursuant other applicable law.C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a), A purchase and with sale a agreement willthan be •11. Expensed assets life greater entered one yearinto with the highest responsible responsive Bidder complying with •and Fully depreciated assets still in use terms and conditions, guidelines, •the Personal property in storage that is suband to specifications presented in the Bid ject IRS depreciation •Request Leasehold andimprovements these Instructions to Bidders. The City reserves the right to determine, Equipment that is licensed as Bid a motor in its sole discretion, whether any vehicle (SMM plate or Z-Tab) intended. is not repormeets the needs or purposes ted Personal Property Declaration The on Citythe may not base its award on the Schedule. price offered for the Property alone. Also to be considered are: past experience Completed declaration are due with the Bidder; timing ofschedules the proposed April 15,how 2015. mayaddresses extend thethe deadproject; theYou project line if, of prior April 15, and the similar assessor reneeds the to community ceives your written request for an extension along with $20 for a 10-day extension, or $40 for a 20-day extension. If you do not meet the April 15 deadline and do not request an extension, a penalty in the amount of $50 or 15% of the taxes due (whichever is less) will be applied to your account.
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTACT: Teller County Assessor Attn; Gale Brickner PO Box 1008, Cripple Creek CO 80813 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 719-689-2941
The Teller County Assessor reminds all persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property (furnishings, equipment and other movable personal property) that the deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration Schedule is April 15. All persons who own, possess, or control taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,300 per owner, per county, are required to report the personal property to the county assessor. Failure to declare your personal property each year by the deadline will result in the assessor valuing your property using the "best information available" and attaching a penalty to your tax bill. If you did not receive a declaration schedule, please contact the county assessor at 719-689-2941ext 7973.
All personal property with a total actual value in excess of $7,300 (per owner, per county) is taxable unless specifically exempt by law.
Taxable personal property includes: • All residential household furnishings used to produce income • Equipment, furniture, and machinery used by commercial, industrial, and natural resource operations • Property used in an agribusiness that does not qualify as agricultural pursuant to § 39-1-102(1.6)(a), C.R.S. • Expensed assets with a life greater than one year • Fully depreciated assets still in use • Personal property in storage that is subject to IRS depreciation • Leasehold improvements Equipment that is licensed as a motor vehicle (SMM plate or Z-Tab) is not reported on the Personal Property Declaration Schedule.
Completed declaration schedules are due April 15, 2015. You may extend the deadline if, prior to April 15, the assessor receives your written request for an extension along with $20 for a 10-day extension, or $40 for a 20-day extension. If you do not meet the April 15 deadline and do not request an extension, a penalty in the amount of $50 or 15% of the taxes due (whichever is less) will be applied to your account.
If you have questions about the Personal Property Declaration Schedule, please contact the assessor’s office at 719-689-2941 ext. 7973. Legal Notice No.: 72694 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Government Legals matters. 12. The City reserves the right to conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid to establish the experience, responsibility, reliability, references, reputation, qualifications, or financial ability of any Bidder. The purpose of such investigation is to satisfy the City that the Bidder has the experience, resources, and reputation necessary to purchase the Property and perform a satisfactory demolition or rehabilitation of the structures on the Property within the time frame established by the City. 13. The City reserves the right, if it deems such action to be in its best interests, to reject any and all Bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities therein. Any incomplete, false, or misleading information provided by any Bidder shall be grounds for rejection of the Bid. If Bids are rejected, the City further reserves the right to investigate and accept the next best Bid in order of ranking, or to reject all Bids and re-solicit for additional Bids. 14. In the event of any claim, suit, or demand which may result from any Bid, or the award of any contract as a result of submission of a Bid, Colorado law shall govern any such claim, suit, or demand and the rights and duties of the parties. 15. Any Bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Bidder’s expense and becomes City property and is therefore a public record upon opening by the City. Legal Notice No.: 72695 First Publication: April 8, 2015 Last Publication: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
If you have questions about the Personal Property Declaration Schedule, please contact the assessor’s office at 719-689-2941 ext. 7973.
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